TRAVEL ADVISORY
EASTBOUND LANE CLOSURE AND DETOUR FOR STATE ROUTE 5 PROJECT IN CITY OF AMSTERDAM BEGINS JUNE 13
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists that Monday, June 13 at 7 a.m., Route 5 between Market Street and Church Street will be closed in the eastbound direction for approximately four weeks to perform drainage installation and sidewalk reconstruction. Motorists will be directed to follow a signed detour.
The work is part of an ongoing transportation enhancement project along the State Route 5 corridor in the City of Amsterdam. This project will simplify traffic flow, decrease delay with minimal stops along the main corridor, increase pavement width for bicyclists, shortening pedestrian crossings, and enhance public health and safety. As part of the project, access to the northern section of Schuyler Street from State Route 5 will be permanently closed at the intersection.
Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
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